Reference Projects
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Below is a selection of fabrications Industrial Plastics has completed for industrial and commercial clients across Australia. Each card is a one-page case study with the project scope, materials, dimensions, industry and location — designed so engineering and procurement teams can scan, download and share.
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Mining
4 projects
HDPE Wind Shroud Assembly
Industrial Plastics completed the design, testing, fabrication and delivery of a wind shroud assembly for a mining site. High-Density Polyethene (HDPE) was used due to the custom size required onsite. The assembly included two straight sections, a support section and opening collar. Other custom features were rolled and tapered sleeves, lifting lugs, mounting brackets and flanges. The design stage produced a 3D drawing and verified design to achieve a specific wind factor. Other testing stages included spark testing, ITP’s, a MDR and visual tests to ensure compliance.
- Product
- Custom Wind Shroud Assembly — Black HDPE (PE100), SS Fasteners to Suit.
- Industry
- Mining
- Location
- South Australia, Australia
23 x Acid Processing Tanks
Industrial Plastics completed the modelling, fabrication, hydrostatic testing and MDR for 23 tanks. Each tank was manufactured using Polypropylene (PP) for acid feed processing, operating at maximum temperatures of 90C with 800L capacity. Other features included internal baffles, nozzles, conical boots and mounting legs. The project had a variation change and tight deadline, which Industrial Plastics were able to achieve for the customer.
- Product
- PP Grey. Acid Leach 2 Filter Feed Tank — 15% sulphuric acid. 800 L capacity, 90°C max service.
- Industry
- Chemical Processing (Mining)
- Location
- Adelaide, South Australia
3 x HDPE Wash Box Funnels
Industrial Plastics completed the design and fabrication of three HDPE washbox funnels for a large mining customer. The project included ribs, flange, galvanised backing rings and an EPDM gasket. Engaging with the customer about their product specifications was crucial to a successful delivery across Australia and within the five week lead time.
- Product
- HDPE Black PE100, UV stabilised wash box. 2.2 m W × 8.5 m L × 1.53 m H.
- Industry
- Mining
- Location
- Western Australia, Australia
Air Intake & Wash Water Assembly
Industrial Plastics completed the fabrication and delivery of two air intake manifolds and two wash water full assemblies. This project required fabricating multiple products to their individual specifications with full MDR completion. The products were successfully transported to the satisfied customer.
- Product
- Air intake manifolds and wash water assemblies. Full MDR completion.
- Industry
- Mining
- Location
- Victoria, Australia
Water Treatment
3 projects
3x Sodium Hypochlorite Storage Tanks
Industrial Plastics completed the fabrication and delivery of three sodium hypochlorite storage tanks for a chemical treatment plant. The council customer required a cylindrical design, roof and sloped floors on each tank. The tanks were 2m High with a 2m Diameter and used Grey UPVC material for this specific application. Other custom items included inlet pipes, outlet values, sight glass and top manways.
- Product
- 5,900 L Sodium Hypochlorite Storage Tank, cylindrical, flat roof with sloping floor, UPVC 10 mm Grey.
- Industry
- Chemical Treatment (Council)
- Location
- Queensland, Australia
3 x Lamella Clarifier Modules
Industrial Plastics completed the fabrication, testing and delivery of three lamella clarifier modules for a project located in Northgate, Queensland. The complex fabrication required a specific surface overflow rate, place area @ 60 degrees as well as spark testing. Other features include backing rings, nozzles and steel mounting frames. The module separates suspended solids from liquids during the treatment process.
- Product
- HDPE Black PE100. 2.4 m L × 2.0 m H × 1.4 m W.
- Industry
- Water Treatment
- Location
- Northgate, Queensland
110,000 L Cylindrical Storage Tank
Industrial Plastics fabricated a large cylindrical water storage tank for a regional Queensland council. The 110,000 litre tank was fabricated to DVS standard and fitted with a manhole, 4x lifting lugs and 3x heavy duty anchors. Despite external obstacles in the delivery process, the project was successfully delivered to the customer.
- Product
- HDPE Black PE100, cylindrical water storage. 3.1 m D × 15 m H. Fabricated to DVS standard.
- Industry
- Queensland Council (water utility)
- Location
- Queensland, Australia
Food Processing & Agri
4 projects
30,000 L Hydrochloric Acid Tank
Industrial Plastics completed the design and fabrication of a 30,000 litre cylindrical hydrochloric acid tank. This project required fabricating the tank to hold hydrochloric acid for up to 25 years. The tank was built, hydro tested and successfully delivered to the customer in regional Queensland.
- Product
- HDPE Black PE100, cylindrical with 15° sloping floor. 3.5 m W × 5.0 m H. Designed for 25-year HCl service.
- Industry
- Grazing Liquid Supplement
- Location
- Queensland, Australia
15,000 L Molasses Mix Tank
Industrial Plastics completed the fabrication of a 15,000 litre cylindrical molasses mix tank for a liquid supplement company. The project required a conical bottom tank, custom roof specifications as well as assembling the tank legs on site for dimension positioning checking. The tank was also hydrostatic tested and certified for delivery.
- Product
- HDPE Black PE100, cylindrical. 3.5 m D × 2.8 m H.
- Industry
- Liquid Supplement
- Location
- Queensland, Australia
Commercial Printer Covers
Industrial Plastics undertook the commercial fabrication of 4 polycarbonate printer covers. The project required a clear polycarbonate, handle, smooth finish and a cut to size nylon sheet. The machine covers were a repeat order and were successfully completed to the customers satisfaction.
- Product
- Polycarbonate printer cover, 520 mm L × 350 mm W × 335 mm H. White nylon sheet.
- Industry
- Food
- Location
- Queensland, Australia
Hydrochloric Acid Tank (repeat)
Industrial Plastics completed the design, fabrication and delivery of a 30,000 litre hydrochloric acid tank to a repeat customer. The tank required HDPE material to contain the hydrochloric acid and was hydro tested and certified. A 15 degree sloping floor was implemented and the inlet was strategically placed on the roof to stop chemical build up. Other fabrication aspects included a conical roof with a 500mm manhole, nozzles, stub flanges, BSP Socket, pipe brackets, sight glass with value and four lifting lugs. The tank was delivered to the customer in regional Queensland.
- Product
- HDPE Black PE100, cylindrical, 15° sloping floor. 3.5 m W × 5.0 m H. 500 mm manhole, conical roof, nozzles, sight glass.
- Industry
- Grazing Liquid Supplement (repeat)
- Location
- Queensland, Australia
Energy & Process Industries
3 projects
2 x Polypropylene Gas Scrubber Tanks
Industrial Plastics completed the drawing, fabrication, testing and delivery of two scrubber tanks for a manufacturing facility in Geelong, Victoria. The Polypropylene (PP) cylindrical tanks had sloped floors, nozzles, backing rings, void tower connections as well as drain hatches, floor supports and reinforcing bands to extend the design life. Testing included hydrotesting, QA documentation and physical inspections. This project also undertook a variation and was manufactured to specific DVS welding standards.
- Product
- Round tank, 8,500 L. Void Gas Scrubber, sloped floor design, PP-H sheets 30 / 20 / 15 mm thicknesses.
- Industry
- Industrial Fertilizer Production
- Location
- Victoria, Australia
12,000 L Chilled Water Tank
Industrial Plastics undertook the complete design and fabrication (in accordance with DVS 2205) of a 12,000 litre water tank for a commercial refrigeration company in Queensland. The cylindrical tank needed to be UV stabilised, insulated with 50mm PE50 foam (Black) and hydro tested. The tank was successfully delivered within 5 weeks to the satisfied customer.
- Product
- HDPE Black PE100, UV stabilised. 2.54 m W × 3.0 m H. 50 mm PE50 foam insulation.
- Industry
- Commercial Refrigeration
- Location
- Queensland, Australia
Scrubber Chambers Skid
Industrial Plastics undertook the fabrication and transportation of an industrial scrubber chambers skid for an industrial equipment supplier. The project required removable top plates, a clear acrylic bracket system, custom modifications to fit the customers framework and sealed base plates. The three chambers (skid) were successfully delivered to the customer in Western Australia.
- Product
- Commercial fabricated scrubber chamber skid. 5 m D × 1 m H. Removable top plates, acrylic brackets, sealed base plates.
- Industry
- Industrial Equipment
- Location
- Western Australia, Australia
Marine
1 project
HDPE Liner for Pontoon Manufacturer
Industrial Plastics supply geomembrane liner to pontoon manufacturers as a protective layer around their pontoon blocks/piles, providing protection against marine growth. The product is better than traditional wood as it does not decay, giving it a longer service life with little to no maintenance. The easy to install material is great for piling, pontoon and barge wrapping.
- Product
- HDPE Liner Black, 5.8 m W × 50 m L × 1.5 mm T.
- Industry
- Marine (Pontoon Manufacturer)
- Location
- Gold Coast, Queensland
Civil & Landscaping
5 projects
74 x HDPE Fish Baffles
Industrial Plastics manufactured and delivered 74 fish baffles to a council culvert upgrade in regional Queensland. Manufactured from High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), the baffles were fabricated for both culverts and wingwalls which included different sizes, allowing for fish migration. This culvert upgrade replaced steel due to the material properties of HDPE. Other features included safety railings for the wingwalls, mounting bolts, galvanised fixings, sleeve anchors and square washers.
- Product
- HDPE 10 mm Black PE100, 150 mm Equal Angle, Straight, 2,400 mm H, Box Culverts.
- Industry
- Council / Environmental
- Location
- Rockhampton, Queensland
Planter Box Liners
Industrial Plastics manufactured several HDPE Planter Box Liners for a live construction site in Brisbane CBD. The planter box liner system has a custom design to suit, with dimensions of 2.5m L x 1.4m W x .5m H tapered to .7m on the back side. Other features included rounded corners on the front side and drainage fittings welding into the base. This delivery is an ongoing project and accounted for the first level. These liners mitigate any leakage within the building, saving the owner in repairs.
- Product
- HDPE Black PE100, planter box liners, flat bottom. 2.5 m L × 1.4 m W × 0.5 m H (tapered to 0.7 m back).
- Industry
- Construction
- Location
- Brisbane, Queensland
5 x HDPE Junctions
Industrial Plastics completed the fabrication of five HDPE junctions for a farming customer in Queensland. This project required different designs, specifications and fabrication techniques for the various HDPE junctions. The products were successfully delivered to the regional customers dam sites.
- Product
- HDPE Black PE100, SDR17 junctions. 0.5–1 m W × 0.5–3 m L.
- Industry
- Farming
- Location
- Queensland, Australia
Geotextile Underlay
Industrial Plastics supplied Geotextile underlay to a customer in South America. The customer required the Geotextile to protect their HDPE liner from punctures due to rocks and sharps. It is also used for packaging as well as weather and animal protection. The rolls of underlay were successfully delivered to the happy customer.
- Product
- Geotextile, white, 5.8 m W × 50 m L × 200 g/m².
- Industry
- Farming (export)
- Location
- Chile, South America
Industraline (HDPE Geomembrane Liner)
Industrial Plastics supplied and delivered two types of HDPE Geomembrane Liner to a customer in New South Wales. The customer required Industraline in 1.0mm and 1.5mm thickness for their landscaping projects, weighing 273kgs and 818kgs per roll respectively. Two rolls of the 1mm and six rolls of the 1.5mm Industraline were successfully delivered to the happy customer.
- Product
- HDPE Liner Black, 5.8 m W × 50 m L × 1.0 mm T and 5.8 m W × 100 m L × 1.5 mm T.
- Industry
- Landscaping
- Location
- New South Wales, Australia
Galvanising / Surface Finishing
1 project
HDPE Dipping Tank
Industrial Plastics completed the fabrication, testing and delivery of a large dipping tank for a Brisbane business. The fabrication process included right angle butt welding, extrusion welding plus spark and hydro testing. Other features included 20mm reinforcing ribs, top flanges and lifting braces. The dipping tank was 7 metres long, which required complex fabrication techniques as well as lifting equipment to ensure the tank met site requirements.
- Product
- Dipping tank — 10 mm black HDPE, 20 mm reinforcing ribs on short ends; 7 m L × 0.65 m W × 2.05 m H.
- Industry
- Galvanising / Industrial
- Location
- Queensland, Australia
Other Industrial & Commercial
5 projects
6 x HDPE Chemical Tanks
Industrial Plastics undertook the fabrication (in accordance with DVS 2005 and DVS 2207) of six HDPE tanks. Each required different dimensions, loads, sloping doors for acid treatment, acid disposal or water recovery. Volume capacities ranged from 10,000 litres to 30,000 litres with each tank passing hydro tests to be successfully delivered to the customer.
- Product
- HDPE Black PE100, chemical storage tanks; 2.2–2.8 m W × 3.1–5.8 m H, 10,000–30,000 L.
- Industry
- Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing
- Location
- Queensland, Australia
Paste Hopper Module
Industrial Plastics completed the design and fabrication of a paste hopper module for a pipe and welding customer. The project required stiffeners, a conical bottom tank, flanges, moulded access door and locating plates. This custom product was completed and delivered to regional New South Wales.
- Product
- HDPE Black PE100, 15 mm thick paste hopper module. 1.95 m W × 1.88 m H.
- Industry
- Pipe Welding
- Location
- New South Wales, Australia
40,000 L Cylindrical Urea Storage Tank
Industrial Plastics completed the fabrication of a 40,000 litre cylindrical Urea storage tank (in accordance with DVS-2205 standard) for a laminating customer in Queensland. The project involved tank hydro-testing and certification, two manway’s, five galvanised backing rings and two lifting rings. Industrial Plastics worked with the customer to successfully build and deliver the tank.
- Product
- HDPE Black PE100, cylindrical urea storage. 3.05 m D × 5.925 m H. DVS 2205.
- Industry
- Lamination
- Location
- Queensland, Australia
COVID-19 Service Counter Shields
Industrial Plastics completed the fabrication and packaging of 31 service counter shields for a Queensland pharmaceutical customer. The project required working with the customer to ensure the acrylic product edges were chamfered and flame polished as well as being COVID Safe. Industrial Plastics successfully manufactured and packaged the project for a satisfied customer.
- Product
- 4.5 mm acrylic, edges chamfered & flame polished. 1,100 mm W × 770 mm L and 1,100 mm W × 600 mm L.
- Industry
- Pharmaceutical
- Location
- Queensland, Australia
1,000 L Water Tank
Industrial Plastics completed the fabrication of a 1000 litre water tank for a repeat customer in Queensland. The rectangular tank required a double cross baffle strengthening system, stainer and dust cover, BSP pockets with sight glass and two lifting lugs. The tank was successfully transported to the satisfied customer.
- Product
- HDPE 15 mm Black water tank. 2 m L × 1.2 m W × 1.3 m H.
- Industry
- Hydraulic Equipment
- Location
- Queensland, Australia
Historical project list
A 2018 multi-project summary covering pre-2020 fabrications — broader scope than the single-project case studies above. Useful as supporting evidence for tenders or supplier qualification dossiers.
Details of previous large projects (2018, PDF)Got a similar project?
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